Vegetarian Times articles from July 2008

Vegetarian Times archives from July 2008

Take it outside.(editor's note)(sandwiches)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... I love a good picnic, but boy do I hate a soggy sandwich. Luckily, I haven't made one of those since the day years ago when I saw Julia Child on TV explaining the wisdom of the buttered sandwich: The fat in the butter forms a protective...

Go vintage.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... I'm a 14-year-old fan of your magazine, and I was so pleased to see the article "Vintage Advantage" in your May issue (p. 21). While fancy new fabrics--often with a hefty price tag--are marketed as sustainable, buying vintage and secondhand...

Two: the magic number.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... Just wanted to thank you for "Monday Night Magic" in the May issue (p. 43). It's often hard to find two-serving recipes and it's nice not to be stuck with tons of leftovers. Also, I noticed that you have decreased the size of the magazine,...

Habitat haven.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... I enjoyed "Host a Habitat" in the May issue (p. 15), informing readers of the National Wildlife Federations program for dedicating a portion of property to wildlife protection. The Humane Society's Urban Wildlife Sanctuary Program (gateway....

The filter conundrum.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... Thanks for your article on bottled vs. tap water ("Water Pressure" May, p. 29). It was informative to a point, but regarding the answer to the final question--"But what if I don't like the taste of tap water? Simple--filter it."--it's not that...

Share: reader recipe.(letters)(Recipe)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... KAVLI TREAT Makes 2 treats * Vegan * 30 minutes or fewer Peg Hayes from Mankato, Minn., wants to offer an alternative to that 271 calorie Snickers bar loaded with 14 grams of fat and 29 grams of sugar. Pair this treat with a mug of...

Chicken in my veggies.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... I am a vegetarian, and it is an important part of who I am. I am very angry to find that some Green Giant vegetable products are not vegetarian. Go check it out at the grocery store for yourself. The Garden Vegetable Medley contains "chicken...

Parmesan perfection.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... I had to write to tell you how delicious the Broccoli-Potato Stratas were (May, p. 44). The sweet potato and ricotta combined with the saltiness of the Parmesan was perfection. I didn't have any potato chips in the house, so I decided to...

Plastic wrap in the microwave?(letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... I thought I would make the Broccoli-Potato Stratas from the May issue. However, in looking at the recipe, I could not believe that it said: "Pierce sweet potatoes with fork, and wrap in plastic wrap. Cook in microwave on high power 10 to 12...

Blooms aplenty.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... I am 77 years young and still composting in Florida, and I'm told I have the best soil around. My trick is that I put all my daily veg and fruit waste immediately in my old blender, add water, and blend; then I dig a small hole and pour the...

Cool carryalls: hit the farmers' market or grocery store armed with these handy tools. You'll lighten your carbon footprint--and your load.(STAPLES: goods)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... A Bike with a Trunk The FreeRadical Hitchless Trailer Kit turns your bike into a safe and secure carrier of groceries and is even sturdy enough to hold a passenger. $399; xtracycle.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] (good guy!) ...

Hot off the presses: a sampling of recipes from VT's newest cookbook.(QUICK: 30 minutes)(Recipe)
July 1, 2008... If you like to eat well but don't have a lot of time to cook, you'll love VT's brand-new cookbook. Vegetarian Times Fast and Easy: Great Food You Can Make in Minutes is packed with more than 200 healthful recipes that taste as if you've slaved...

Green beans.(STAPLES: peak season)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "SPRING AND SUMMER ARE GENEROUS WITH THEIR GIFTS OF VEGETABLES, BUT NONE IS MORE PRECIOUS... THAN YOUNG GREEN BEANS AT THEIR FRESHEST."--Marcella Hazan, Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking Call them snap...